TuSimple, Navistar end co-development agreement
SAN DIEGO and LISLE, Ill. —TuSimple and Navistar announced on Monday, Dec. 5, an end to their co-development under the 2020 Joint Development Agreement. The
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North Texas highway projects hit major milestones
DALLAS — With shovels and scissors, two major highway projects in Tarrant and Dallas counties marked on Nov. 30 beginning and ending milestones on the
Bendix offers wintertime insights on advanced driver assistance systems
AVON, Ohio – Daylight hours are shorter, and temperatures are dropping across the U.S. and Canada, signaling the season where commercial vehicle drivers are increasingly
Major pileup snarls traffic along Interstate 90 in Washington State
KITTITAS, Wash. — Emergency officials in Washington State are warning that a section of eastbound Interstate 90 at milepost 115 near Kittitas will be closed
Wabash partners with Feeding America to fight food insecurity in America
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash entered into a national partnership with Feeding America on Oct. 27 to help in the fight to end food insecurity. Wabash will
Detroit celebrates production of millionth heavy-duty engine
DETROIT – Detroit officials announced Wednesday, Dec. 7, that they had reached a milestone in their heavy-duty engine production (HDEP) with their millionth engine produced
Volvo delivers 7 VNR electric trucks to Ryder
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has delivered seven Volvo VNR Electric trucks to Ryder System, Inc. to support local supply chain routes servicing
Peterbilt Technician Institute graduates 100th class
DENTON, Texas – The Peterbilt Technician Institute has graduated its milestone 100th class. The 10 graduates of the 12-week advanced technician program are among the
Average US diesel price drops below $4 per gallon
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the first time since early October, the average price across the nation for a gallon of diesel fuel sits below
Ohio opens 2 former weigh stations for truck parking
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the opening of two new truck parking lots. The locations in Medina County, along
Strong November Class 8 tractor orders likely pushed backlog, according to ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American (NA) Class 8 tractor net orders in November were 33,000 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 21,400
New report suggests US isn’t ready for mass vehicle electrification
WASHINGTON — Full electrification of the U.S. vehicle fleet would require a very large percentage of the country’s current electricity generation, and some states would
Whip Around launches new program to help drivers, fleets with digital documents
CHARLOTTE, NC — Document digitization company Whip Around has launched a new management solution for fleet managers and drivers that’s designed to improve compliance. “Fleets
I-95 northbound in Fredericksburg area to experience heavy traffic Dec. 5-7
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Interstate 95 northbound travelers planning to pass through the Fredericksburg area between 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, and 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7,
Nebraska extends regulations waiver for truckers hauling fuel
LINCOLN – Nebraska acting Gov. Mike Foley has signed Executive Order 22-07 to extend emergency relief from regional fuel shortages. The order temporarily allows drivers
Love’s Travel Stops, Operation Homefront distribute holiday meal kits to military families
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops and Operation Homefront have partnered for the third-straight year to distribute 150 meal kits to preregistered families through Operation
South Carolina celebrates deepening of Charleston’s port
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has deepened the Charleston’s port to make sure it can take in any ship and remains one of the largest
Averitt named Carrier of the Year by Coca-Cola
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express was recently honored by Coca-Cola’s Parts and Equipment division as its 2022 Supply Chain LTL Carrier of the Year. Coca-Cola
Navistar recalls certain models due to faulty hex flange lock nuts
WASHINGTON — More than 31,000 big trucks and buses are being recalled by Navistar due to improper heat treating on hex flange lock nuts. According
UTAH DOT tests howitzers to prepare for avalanche season
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews have begun test-firing howitzers in Big and Little Cottonwood canyons ahead of the state’s avalanche